Ultimate Nail Diploma

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Build essential nail skills like Manicure, Pedicure and Gel Polish with our all-in-one Nail Diploma. This nail technician course will give you the confidence to be a Nail Tech at your own pace with flexible, easy-to-follow tutorials and eBooks.

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Ultimate Nail Diploma

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About This Course

Want to become a nail technician? Keen to explore all nail techniques? Then the Ultimate Nail Diploma is for you.

Develop top-tier nail skills: learn Manicure, Pedicure, Gel Polish and more through this exciting nail technician course!

Become a confident nail technician: whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, the Ultimate Nail Diploma provides a structured learning path with easy-to-follow video tutorials and eBooks.

Learn at your convenience: flexible learning lets you fit your studies around your busy schedule. Revisit modules and practice at your own pace to unlock your full potential as a nail technician.

Turn your passion into a career: this diploma equips you with the skills and knowledge to launch a successful nail business so you can be confident becoming a nail technician.

Course Benefits

This comprehensive course will help you:

  • Earn an accredited certificate upon completion
  • Gain eligibility to obtain insurance and start a beauty business or work in a salon
  • Study from home with expert video tutorials and eBooks
  • Enjoy unlimited access to course materials with no time restrictions
  • Learn comfortably, suitable for both beginners and experienced therapists
  • Spread out payments with the monthly payment option

Course Units

Unit 1: Foundation

  • Personal Standards and Practice
  • Hygiene
  • Effective Communication with Clients
  • Business Promotion
  • Preparation of the Work Area
  • Health & Safety Legislations
  • Insurance
  • Being effective at Work
  • Promoting Products & Services
  • Retail Specific Legislation
  • Reception Duties
  • Taking Payments & Methods

Unit 2: Anatomy and Physiology – Nails

  • Structure of the Nail
  • Bones & the Muscular System
  • Skin Types & Skin Structure
  • The Lymphatic System

Unit 3: Nail and Skin Healthcare

  • Skin Diseases / Disorders
  • Nail Diseases
  • Nail Disorders

Unit 4: Manicure

  • Preparation & Products
  • Manicure Treatment Techniques
  • Manicure Procedure
  • Contra-Actions & Aftercare

Unit 5: Pedicure

  • Preparation & Products
  • Foot Anatomy & Physiology
  • Treatment Techniques
  • Pedicure Procedure
  • Contra-Actions & Aftercare
  • Foot Diseases & Disorders

Unit 6: Gel Polish

  • Preparation & Products
  • Gel Polish Application
  • Gel Polish Removals & Aftercare

Unit 7: Nail Art

  • Nail Art Application & Designs
  • Your Freestyle Designs

Unit 8: Gel Polish Nail Art

  • Introduction to Gel Polish Nail Art
  • Procedure and Application
  • Maintenance and Aftercare

Unit 9: Tip Application

  • Preparation & Products
  • Tip Application

Unit 10: Fiberglass and Silk

  • Preparation & Products
  • Fiberglass and Silk Application
  • Maintenance, Infill & Removals
  • Aftercare

Unit 11: Gel Extensions

  • Preparation & Products
  • Gel Application
  • Maintenance, Infills, Re-Balance & Removals
  • Aftercare

Unit 12: Acrylic

  • Preparation & Products
  • Acrylic Application
  • Maintenance, Infill, Re-Balance & Removals
  • Aftercare

Unit 13: Hard Gel

  • Introduction to Hard UV Gel
  • Hard Gel Application
  • Infill and Rebalance
  • Removals and Aftercare

Unit 14: Quick Dip

  • Introduction
  • Application and Procedure
  • Maintenance and Removals
  • Aftercare

Unit 15: Nail Sculpting

  • Introduction to Sculpturing
  • Application of Acrylic Sculpture
  • Application of Gel Sculpture
  • Removal of Acrylic/Gel Sculpture
  • Maintenance of Acrylic/Gel Sculpture

Assessment

The course assessment involves completing theory materials and practical work. Students must upload ‘before-and-after’ photos of their work for evaluation. Units must be completed one after the other. Upon successful assessment, students receive a certificate.

Nail kits are not included with this course: however, you can find a wide selection of kits on popular sites such as Amazon.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge is required. This online course is suitable for both beginners and experienced therapists.

Awarding Body

This nail technician course is accredited by Beauty Tribe Ltd. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a diploma, which can be downloaded and stored for your records.

At this stage, you are qualified and can apply for professional insurance through partners of Beauty Tribe Ltd, the provider of this course.

Support

Tutor support is available throughout the course, as well as online video tutorials and eBooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a 10 month period.

If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

There are no requirements to have completed any courses or have any knowledge of the subject area to enrol on the course. There is no application process and no questions asked when you sign up, it is accessible to anybody.

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